Born in Stockport, Greater Manchester, Philip studied at the Manchester School of Art before enrolling on the prestigious BA Fashion Design Womenswear degree at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.

Graduating in June 2016, Philip’s heavily politicised graduate collection received critical acclaim from top publications such as 'The New York Times', 'i-D' and 'Dazed and Confused'.

Ellis draws from the naivety of his childhood, growing up on the periphery of the Peak District National Park, to address the social and political uncertainties of contemporary Britain.